Barney's Looking for Co-op Space in Cobble Hill
The first thing we thought about when we read the opening paragraph of yesterday’s Crain’s article dropping the big news that Barney’s was eyeing Cobble Hill for its first Brooklyn location of the Barney’s Co-Op was the new Two Trees rental building at 200 Atlantic Avenue. And then, sure enough, further down in the piece:…
The first thing we thought about when we read the opening paragraph of yesterday’s Crain’s article dropping the big news that Barney’s was eyeing Cobble Hill for its first Brooklyn location of the Barney’s Co-Op was the new Two Trees rental building at 200 Atlantic Avenue. And then, sure enough, further down in the piece: “The company would not provide details, but real estate insiders speculate that Barneys will take space on Atlantic Avenue, the thoroughfare that is already home to upscale clothier Steven Alan and home decorator Jonathan Adler.” The retail space at 200 Atlantic would make perfect sense, in our humble opinion. Or maybe they’ll take over the lease from Urban Outfitters, which clearly ain’t working out too well.
Making Book on Barneys [Crain’s]
“Ladies and gentlemen who spend a lot on their clothes do not do so on Atlantic Avenue”
Yeah, and nobody buys antique furniture either. Someone obviously has never been on Atlantic Avenue before!
Dr Seuss do your cuffs and collar match?
Bed Bath and Beyond is a total rip off. Give me Gracious Home any day. At least there stuff ain’t crap.
For those needing NICE linens, a Laytner’s Linen and Home just opened 2 weeks ago on Union Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, just up from the Park Slope Food co-op.
If you are unfamiliar with the store (there is one on the Upper West Side), it is very nice and carries a lot of nice (500/600 thread count sheets) for VERY reasonable prices.
It’s cheaper than Bed Bath and Beyond with much higher quality merchandise.
Kens — that entire website rocks!
There’s a BB&B in Gateway.
1. Barney’s co-op is a really lovely store. There are currently 3 locations…one on the Upper West Side, one in Chelsea, and one inside the Barney’s on 60th. It’s not as DH describes with crap everywhere…that is the Barney’s warehouse sale, which they hold twice a year at the Barney’s co-op in Chelsea. Barney’s c-op is known for carrying a lot of unique items that the other higher end places do not.
2. The Urban Outfitters on Atlantic Avenue is doing well. I have a friend (I know I know) who is a manager of the busiest Urban in Manhattan and I’ve asked her about the Brooklyn one on occasion. She said business has increased there over time since it’s opened.
Mr. B…why did you assume it’s not doing well?
Can everyone try to comment based A LITTLE on experience instead of just spewing random crap. Minard…there is already an Urban Outfitters on Atlantic Avenue…surprised you didn’t know since it’s closer down towards the river almost to BH.
Gracious Home is about the biggest ripoff in all of Manhattan.
How about a Bed, bath & beyond.
Kens, looks like a goat on your head.
Ringo, you’re right. I’m thinking of regular barneys store. They will not do well here. Ladies and gentlemen who spend a lot on their clothes do not do so on Atlantic Avenue. They work and shop in Manhattan. What the area needs is an upscale housewares store like Gracious Home. Bruno’s on Court Street is a throwback to another era and not in a good way. The only requirement for working there is to keep your eyes glued on the Sports Channel even when counting out change.